Associate Dean for Institutional Research

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings plan (403(b))

Tuition benefits for employees

Work-life balance and wellness programs

Employee discounts and professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an innovative Associate Dean for Institutional Research at Pace University in New York. This hybrid role involves leading institutional research, analytics, and assessment to improve student outcomes across multiple campuses.

As an integral part of the university's academic strategy, you will supervise the Office of Planning, Assessment & Institutional Research while collaborating with various stakeholders. A commitment to fostering an inclusive community is essential, and the role requires strong leadership and data analysis skills necessary for strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in institutional research, assessment, or related fields.
• Expertise in predictive analytics and data visualization is essential.
• Familiarity with accreditation processes and compliance reporting required.

Responsibilities

• Lead institutional research and analytics strategy to improve student outcomes.
• Develop dashboards and reports to support academic priorities.
• Supervise staff and manage cross-functional projects.

Skills

Quantitative and qualitative research methods

Predictive analytics

Data visualization

Team leadership

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Higher Education, Statistics, Data Science, or related field

Tools

SPSS

SAS

R

Python

Tableau

Job description

Pace University is ranked among the top private universities in the U.S. for return on investment and is committed to transforming students' lives through academic excellence, career preparation, and social mobility. An opportunity currently exists for an experienced and innovative leader to serve as Associate Dean for Institutional Research at our Pleasantville, NY location. Hybrid position with travel to Pace campuses in New York City, Pleasantville, and White Plains as needed.

Reporting to the Associate Provost for Academic Strategy and Student Success, this role provides university-wide leadership for institutional research, assessment, learning analytics, accreditation support, and data strategy. The Associate Dean will lead the Office of Planning, Assessment & Institutional Research (OPAIR), helping the University leverage data to improve student outcomes, support strategic planning, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the University's institutional research, assessment, and analytics strategy.
• Oversee data governance, institutional reporting, and data quality initiatives.
• Direct assessment processes and support a culture of evidence-based decision making.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and analytics to support academic and strategic priorities.
• Lead learning analytics efforts to identify trends and improve student success.
• Manage institutional reporting, including IPEDS, accreditation, rankings, and state reporting requirements.
• Support Academic Master Plan assessment, measurement, and progress reporting.
• Oversee course evaluation systems and related assessment technologies.
• Partner with academic and administrative leaders on strategic research and planning initiatives.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies, including AI applications in institutional research.
• Supervise OPAIR staff and lead cross-functional teams on strategic projects.

Required

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Statistics, Data Science, Social Sciences, Education, or a related field (Doctorate preferred).
• Eight or more years of progressively responsible experience in institutional research, assessment, analytics, or related higher education functions.
• Experience supporting accreditation processes and compliance reporting.
• Strong knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods, predictive analytics, and data visualization.
• Experience with institutional data systems, relational databases, and analytics tools such as SPSS, SAS, R, Python, Tableau, or similar platforms.
• Demonstrated success leading teams and collaborating across multiple stakeholders.

Preferred

• Experience with Middle States accreditation.
• Experience with learning analytics initiatives.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled analytics and assessment tools.
• Knowledge of IPEDS, U.S. News, and New York State reporting requirements.

Pace University offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plan (403(b))
• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
• Work-life balance and wellness programs
• Employee discounts and professional development opportunities

Pace University is committed to fostering an inclusive community and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.